Puerto Rico declares chikungunya epidemic
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – On Thursday, health officials in Puerto Rico declared an epidemic of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that has been confirmed in more than 200 cases across the island as of late last More...
Sixt expands its network in the Caribbean – Opening of new operations in Puerto Rico and Curacao
FT. LAUDERDALE, WILLEMSTAD – Sixt rent car is expanding its presence in the Caribbean market and announces the opening of two new car rental operations in Puerto Rico and Curacao as of June 1st, 2014. More...
Cuba calls for end to Puerto Rico’s colonial status
NEW YORK, USA – Cuba reiterated on Monday at the United Nations its call for the end of the colonial status of Puerto Rico and for the materialization of that island’s right to self-determination and independence. Cuban More...
Spanish investors head to Puerto Rico to explore business opportunities
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Over 200 representatives from Puerto Rican and Spanish companies gathered in San Juan on Tuesday to discuss the pro-business environment in Puerto Rico, reinforcing it as an ideal “bridge” More...
Dominican Republic national sentenced for trafficking identities of Puerto Rican US citizens
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Dominican Republic national was sentenced on Monday for his role in trafficking the identities and corresponding identity documents of Puerto Rican US citizens. Jorge Luis “Daniel” More...
Puerto Rico voters approve US statehood initiative
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – For the first time, voters in Puerto Rico have approved a ballot initiative calling for statehood, a process that can only be completed by the US Congress. On election day, citizens in More...